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... heard from far away.

There was only one person in the Empire who could play the piano in the palace where the Emperor lived.

The closer he got, the clearer the piano notes became. The performer was playing a difficult song that required extreme mastery.

Although it was a difficult song, with tremolo, arpeggio chords, and jumps between keys, the performance was flawless. Even if he were to perform in the city right now, he would receive a standing ovation. Unfortunately, ...

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